Kwaku Duah and Opoku Ware: Otumfuo’s Sons Radiate Grace and Splendour at Asantehemaa’s Funeral
- Two of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s sons, Oheneba Nana Kwaku Duah and Nana Opoku Ware, made a rare joint appearance at the Asantehemaa’s final funeral rites
- The duo were dressed in mourning cloths, with Kwaku Duah cheerfully greeting mourners, while Opoku Ware maintained a more reserved demeanour
- Their appearance drew admiration online, as many praised the princes for their striking looks, elegance, and dignified composure during the solemn occasion
Two sons of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, grabbed the spotlight as they appeared together at the final funeral rites of the Asantehemaa.
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Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who was the 14th Asantehemaa, died on August 7, 2025. She was 98.
The late Asantehemaa was the biological sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and his last living sibling.
She ascended to the position on February 6, 2017, after the death of the 13th Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. She remained in the position for eight years until her death.
Her final funeral rites commenced on September 14 and continued for five days, with her burial scheduled at the Royal Mausoleum in Breman on the evening of Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Below is a TikTok video portraying activities at the Asantehemaa's funeral.
Otumfuo’s sons storm Asantehemaa’s funeral
Two of the Asantehene’s seven children, Oheneba Nana Kwaku Duah and Nana Opoku Ware, appeared at Manhyia Palace during the final funeral rites of the Asantehemaa.
They appeared dressed in simple mourning cloths but radiated splendour and grace.
Nana Kwaku Duah appeared to be in a more pleasant mood as he exchanged pleasantries with other mourners, while Nana Opoku Ware was in a more sombre mood.
The video of Otumfuo’s children at Manhyia Palace stirred online reactions, with many Ghanaians praising the duo for their handsomeness and quiet grace.
The TikTok video of Otumfuo’s sons is below.
Reactions to Otumfuo's sons at Asantehemaa's funeral
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the video of the Asantehene's sons' appearance at the Asantehemaa's funeral.
Nana Yaa❤️ said:
"If you curse someone this week, it won’t work because the gods are busy."
Phil wrote:
"I haven't seen Ghanaian teenage boys in ntoma (cloth) before."
SHOTOES 💵💷💶 commented:
"Our King is not fair in colour, so why are these two gentlemen fair?"
boyce90 said:
"Oheneba Kwaku Duah's tertiary education was sponsored by Ibrahim Mahama and Dr Sam Jonas, thanks men 🙏 ❤️."
Zoo Shawns wrote:
"My sister is fair. In our family, my side we are fair in colour, we are half-cast when it comes to my father's side. Those are my nephews, Nana Kwaku and little Nana Opoku Ware."
Her majesty 👸 commented:
"I saw them yesterday, they are very handsome, Papa."
Source: TikTok
Otumfuo's daughter weeps at Asantehemaa's funeral
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo's daughter, Ohemaa Afia Kobi, broke down in tears at the Asantehemaa’s funeral.
Known in private life as Dr Caryn Agyemang Prempeh, she radiated beauty and grace as she appeared at the funeral grounds in a simple mourning cloth without makeup.
Ghanaians on social media shared emotional comments in reaction to the video of Otumfuo's daughter weeping at the Asantehemaa's funeral.
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